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Transmission Fluid Exchange




Transmission Fluid Exchange

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General Procedure

NOTICE: Use transmission fluid specific for this transmission. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of these products can cause internal transmission components to fail, which will affect the operation of the transmission.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Lifting Points .

2. Disconnect the transaxle fluid cooler return tube from the thermal bypass valve.

3. Connect 199-00059 to the transmission fluid cooler return tube after the transmission fluid cooler. This will help remove any foreign material trapped in the transmission fluid coolers.

4. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions, perform the transmission fluid exchange.

5. After the transmission fluid exchange is complete, disconnect 199-00059. Reconnect all the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

6. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 82.3 C (180 F) - 93.4 C (200 F), check the transmission fluid level. If transmission fluid is needed, add as necessary. Inspect for transmission fluid leaks.

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